A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription
This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:
This CodeSystem is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)
This case-sensitive code system http://hl7.org/fhir/medication-request-status defines the following codes:
Code
Display
Definition
active
Active
The prescription is 'actionable', but not all actions that are implied by it have occurred yet.
on-hold
On Hold
Actions implied by the prescription are to be temporarily halted, but are expected to continue later. May also be called "suspended".
cancelled
Cancelled
The prescription has been withdrawn.
completed
Completed
All actions that are implied by the prescription have occurred.
entered-in-error
Entered In Error
The prescription was entered in error.
stopped
Stopped
Actions implied by the prescription are to be permanently halted, before all of them occurred.
draft
Draft
The prescription is not yet 'actionable', i.e. it is a work in progress, requires sign-off or verification, and needs to be run through decision support process.
unknown
Unknown
The authoring system does not know which of the status values currently applies for this request